Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation-Chapter 166 - 53: Banding Together for Warmth

As Jiang Yunzhou uttered the last word, a Black Gold Long Saber, enveloped in a bloody aura, flew out from his Dantian, circled above everyone's heads, exuding a terrifying pressure, and finally hung by his side.

"This is the pressure of an Upper Grade Magical Artifact!" The Black Gold Long Saber caused everyone's heart to palpitate, while the seasoned Alchemist Zou exaggeratedly cooperated with Jiang Yunzhou's performance.

"Stronger than any Upper Grade Magical Artifact I've ever seen!"

Within Cangyun State, Upper Grade Magical Artifacts are the best, and Supreme Grade Magical Artifacts are not allowed to be sold.

Ordinarily, during the Early Period of Foundation Establishment, using an Upper Grade Magical Artifact is enough to display one's strength, but Supreme Grade Magical Artifacts are too rare, especially for Loose Cultivators, who almost never encounter such artifacts.

"No! This is the prototype of a Magical Treasure!" Artifact Refiner Hua Hongling's voice trembled, her eyes fixed intently on the Black Gold Long Saber, appearing somewhat excited, not an act.

"The prototype of a Magical Treasure!" This time, everyone was genuinely shocked.

Magical Treasures are Divine Treasures that can only be wielded by Core Formation True Men, far superior to any Magical Artifact.

And the prototype of a Magical Treasure results from Tier Three Artifact Refiners being constrained by materials or accidents during crafting, preventing it from fully reaching the level of a Magical Treasure.

However, if the prototype of a Magical Treasure is nurtured as a Lifebound Magical Treasure, it has the potential to become a true Magical Treasure.

Typically, Foundation Establishment Late Period cultivators controlling a Magical Treasure can only exert thirty to forty percent of its power, while those at the Middle Stage find it nearly impossible to wield a Magical Treasure.

But when it comes to the prototype of a Magical Treasure, Foundation Establishment Middle Stage cultivators can barely handle it, its power greatly exceeding that of a Supreme Grade Magical Artifact, occasionally unleashing one or two tenths of Core Formation Stage might, truly formidable.

Nonetheless, a Supreme Grade Magical Artifact is already exceedingly precious, and only True Disciples of major Upper Sects or core Elders of the Five Great Clans have a chance to acquire one, as for a prototype of a Magical Treasure, not even the Fake Pill Ancestors of the Five Great Clans in Cangyun State might have one.

"The foundation of the Upper Sect is too deep!"

"This is what it means to be a sect disciple!"

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Li Ji'an too showed an expression of envy, yet, he was somewhat clear-headed, knowing not all sect disciples are privileged in such a manner. Generally speaking, even Inner Sect disciples struggle to obtain a Supreme Grade Magical Artifact.

Only True Disciples fare slightly better.

Beyond this, having connections with sect elites is how someone could be as extravagant as Jiang Yunzhou.

He did not regret giving up on joining the sect in this lifetime, even felt some relief.

After all, back then his consideration was about not being a True Disciple, lacking a Guardian, having to perform tasks, often facing dangerous trials, which opposed his steady ideals.

He hadn't foreseen discovering such a great opportunity at an ancient relic site within the Great Marsh Mountains.

Recently, numerous sect disciples have perished, except for True Disciples, many Inner Sect disciples were forced to explore and dig treasures from relics, mostly ending up as cannon fodder.

Even Xiao Changfeng went into the sect's Sealed Area years ago and hasn't been heard from since, leading Li Ji'an to worry that Xiao Changfeng might have perished inside.

If he had joined Biyun Sect as an Inner Sect disciple back then, he'd probably be inside the relic site now, with no guarantee of escaping unscathed.

Since once you enter a sect, cultivation comes first, leaving no opportunity to refine skills, unable to provide himself with today's life-saving cards.

"Hall Master Jiang, please rest assured, we have been granted Upper Sect's favor to reside peacefully here, we dare not harbor any ambitions." The group exchanged glances, with Doctor Bai, the highest in cultivation and prestige, responding on their behalf.

Jiang Yunzhou nodded in satisfaction, then swept his gaze over the group, his tone slightly softened: "Hmm, you can rest assured too, my Biyun Sect is not of greedy nature. Once the relic exploration is complete, thirty percent of the Celestial and Earthly Treasures will be circulated here, you might then trade them in a proper manner."

"Upper Sect's great virtue!" Everyone saluted again.

Jiang Yunzhou nodded, preparing to depart.

"Hmm." Only now did he formally acknowledge Li Ji'an for the first time, recognizing his identity.

His Divine Sense recklessly scanned Li Ji'an, definitively establishing him to be in the Early Period of Foundation Establishment.

At once, he felt a bit surprised.

Already at Foundation Establishment!

Nonetheless, sensing the magical power he emitted, Jiang Yunzhou judged it much thinner compared to his own Earth Level Cultivation Technique refined magical power, and immediately lost interest, turning to leave.

Watching Jiang Yunzhou depart, the eight Tier Two loose cultivator artisans exchanged a glance, each lightly laughing, shaking their heads.

"Everyone, the Upper Sect now feels pressure, soon the state might be thrown into chaos." Doctor Bai sighed slightly.

"Indeed, for Biyun Sect to be feeling the pressure, people coming from the two northern states across the Great Marsh Mountains won't be few."

The branch of the Great Marsh Mountain range penetrates deep into the Celestial Cyan Domain, dividing Cangyun State from the northern Celestial Origin Province and Dao Source State, due to numerous Demon Beasts, deep mountains, and dense forests, it's considered a natural barrier.

Five thousand years ago, when several powers fought for the Tier Three Upper Grade Spirit Vein Dao Field eventually occupied by Biyun Sect, only a safe passageway was carved through, allowing travel from Celestial Origin Province to Cangyun State.

This passageway has always been under Biyun Sect's control.

Now Biyun Sect will likely need to deploy many disciples to guard that passageway.

"Local cultivators in Cangyun State are not a big issue, accustomed as they are to the Upper Sect's laws, as long as the Upper Sect doesn't collapse, there won't be major upheaval. The real worry is the two northern states' cultivators sneaking in from the eastern mountains."

More than a decade ago, Celestial Origin Province's loose cultivators congregated to confront Ten Thousand Laws Palace, striving for a Dao Field for loose cultivators, resulting in lightning-fast pursuit, with some roving bandits sneaking into Cangyun State via a small trail east of Great Marsh Mountains.

That trail isn't exactly hidden, it's been around for many years, although the risks are slightly less than forcibly crossing the mountains, it's not entirely safe, harboring many uncertainties, most cultivators wouldn't dare take such risks.

Plus, Biyun Sect's laws used to be strict, even if they came from Outer States, there was little opportunity.